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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 2012
Page
1
Families flocked to Lee Richardson Zoo amid sizzling summer heat to celebrate Independence Day. The zoo marked its 85th anniversary with a “celebration for each season,” recalling its 1927 Finnup Park origins as residents enjoyed the exhibits and patriotic events.
City commissioners vote unanimously to set a flat mill levy of 38.96 for 2013, matching 2012, to raise about 6.4 million for an 81.1 million budget. The plan includes about 120 thousand dollars in cuts across departments including Zoo, city engineer, fire, and police, with a public meeting planned before final adoption.
City commissioners back a proposed half mile Center Street sidewalk from Spruce Street to Kansas Avenue as part of a larger sidewalk project near Garden City schools. Residents who favor the route cite safety for pedestrians and children walking to the Talley Trail. opponents previously voiced concerns about yard impact and lighting.
Kansas leaders face the choice to expand Medicaid as the Supreme Court struck down the federal mandate. Governor Brownback supports opposing Obamacare, while experts say about 151,000 of Kansas 350,000 uninsured could qualify if expansion occurs. Attorney General Schmidt calls the ruling a states victory against centralized program control.
Market prices reports are unavailable today as the Fourth of July festivities close trading and curb activity. Several major exchanges pause operations and retailers extend holiday hours.
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